The Sun Sets On AirAsia India Brand

AirAsia India's nearly decade old presence in India is over. While its incorporation into Air India Express began

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a long time ago, its Managing Director just announced the brand's termination on LinkedIn.

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AirAsia India's exit from Indian aviation was expected. The privatization of Air India and Air India Express foretold its demise. Managing Director

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Aloke Singh announced the branding and corporate structure modifications that had been underway for months. Last week, he wrote on LinkedIn:

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AirAsia India's destiny was sealed when the Tata Group merged it with Air India Express. Several airline adjustments

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followed. The Tata Group owned 83.67% of the airline until last year, with AirAsia Group owning the rest.

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In November 2022, the Tata Group acquired the airline's remaining ownership, allowing it to combine

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with AirAsia India. A month later, AirAsia India became AIX Connect, and its planes lost their identity.

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While this happened, the two airlines' staff began merging operational processes and moving bookings to one website.

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